Word · Frequency #5138
differentiate
区分；辨别；区别
to recognize or show the difference between things; to distinguish
- 1.
To modify so as to create a difference or distinction.
修改以产生差异或区别
- 2.
To show or be the difference or distinction between things.
显示或成为事物之间的区别
- 3.
To recognize as different or distinct.
识别为不同或独特
- 4.
To calculate the derivative of a function.
计算函数的导数
- 5.
To calculate the differential of a function of multiple variables.
计算多变量函数的微分
- 6.
To perceive the difference between things; to discriminate.
察觉事物之间的差异；区分
- 7.
To teach a lesson in multiple different ways in order to meet the needs of more or less advanced students.
以多种不同方式授课以满足不同程度学生的需求
- 8.
To (cause to) go through a process of development called differentiation; to make or become different in form or function.
经历或导致分化过程；使在形式或功能上不同
使不同；使产生差异；分化；求导；求微分；实行差异化教学；因材施教；修改以产生差异或区别
In use
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion in a debate.
The ability to differentiate their products from competitors' is crucial for the company's success.
Scientists can differentiate the two species by examining their DNA.
differentiate A from B
It is important to differentiate symptoms from side effects.
区分症状和副作用很重要。
differentiate between A and B
Young children often cannot differentiate between reality and fantasy.
年幼的孩子常常无法区分现实和幻想。
differentiate oneself (from/by sth)
常用于商业或竞争语境。
Connections
Collocations
- differentiate between A and B
- 区分A和B
- It is important to differentiate between facts and opinions.区分事实和观点很重要。
- differentiate from
- 与...区分开
- How does this product differentiate from its competitors?这个产品如何与竞争对手区分开？
- differentiate products
- 区分产品
- The company uses unique packaging to differentiate its products.该公司使用独特的包装来区分其产品。
- differentiate oneself
- 脱颖而出，使与众不同
- She differentiated herself through her innovative ideas.她凭借创新的想法脱颖而出。
- difficult to differentiate
- 难以区分
- The two species are so similar that they are difficult to differentiate.这两个物种非常相似，难以区分。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
differentiate → 不同(different)的地方就是区分点。
Context & Register
differentiate 一词有两个常见义项：1) 区别、区分，常用于正式、学术或商业语境（如 'differentiate between two products'），语气中性；2) 求导数，用于数学专业语境。日常交流中较少使用，多见于书面或技术讨论。
Grammar Note
常与between或from连用表示区分
Pronunciation & Spelling
Among these, none truly rhyme with differentiate due to different stress positions. Appreciate, associate, negotiate, and initiate share the ending /ʃieɪt/ but stress falls on different syllables. Radiate ends with /ieɪt/ but has a different consonant cluster /di/. All are useful lookalikes with distinct pronunciations.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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